System for Controlling a Self-Driving Dummy Device

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a system for controlling a self-driving dummy device. The system includes at least one signal transmission unit for transmitting and receiving signals and at least one self-driving dummy device, wherein the dummy device includes a dummy signaling device for transmitting and receiving signals. A plurality of signal paths is providable between the signal transmission unit and the dummy signaling device in order to transmit signals. A control device is configured to select one of the signal paths for transmitting a signal based on a signal parameter indicative of the signal quality of the signal path.

1 . A system for controlling a self-driving dummy device, the system comprising:
 at least one signal transmission unit for transmitting and receiving signals,   at least one self-driving dummy device, wherein the dummy device comprises a dummy signaling device for transmitting and receiving signals, wherein a plurality of signal paths is providable between the signal transmission unit and the dummy signaling device in order to transmit signals,   a control device configured to select one of the signal paths for transmitting a signal based on a signal parameter indicative of the signal quality of the signal path.   
     
     
         2 . The system according to  claim 1 , wherein the dummy device comprises the control device coupled to the dummy signaling device; and/or
 wherein the signal transmission unit is a non-movable unit comprising the control device.   
     
     
         3 .- 4 . (canceled) 
     
     
         5 . The system according to  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a further signal transmission unit, wherein at least one of the signal paths between the signal transmission unit and the dummy signaling device is provided via the further signal transmission unit.   
     
     
         6 . The system according to  claim 5 , wherein the further signal transmission unit is a non-movable unit. 
     
     
         7 . The system according to  claim 6 , further comprising:
 a plurality of further signal transmission units, which are transmission masts, wherein one of the signal paths between the signal transmission unit and the dummy signaling device is provided via one or a plurality of transmission masts.   
     
     
         8 . The system according to  claim 7 , wherein at least one of the transmission masts comprises a further control device configured to select one of the signal paths for transmitting signals based on signal parameters indicative of the signal quality of the signal path. 
     
     
         9 . The system according to  claim 7 , wherein the transmission mast encloses a test area in which dummy devices are allowed to be moved, wherein the control device is configured to detect an exit of the dummy device from the test area. 
     
     
         10 . The system according to  claim 9 ,
 wherein the test area comprises at least one traffic control element,   wherein the traffic control element comprises a traffic regulating parameter for the dummy device,   wherein the control device is coupled to the traffic control element such that the control device controls the dummy device based on the traffic regulating parameters.   
     
     
         11 . The system according to  claim 10 , further comprising:
 a movable traffic device, on which the traffic control element is arranged, wherein the control device is coupled to the traffic control element such that the control device controls the traffic control element; and/or   a movable marking device, which has a spraying device for applying road markings, wherein the control device is coupled to the marking device such that the control device controls the marking device based on traffic data of the test area to be defined.   
     
     
         12 . (canceled) 
     
     
         13 . The system according to  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a movable service device, which has a coupling device for coupling with the dummy device, wherein the control device is coupled to the service device such that the service device is controllable for coupling and conveying the dummy device.   
     
     
         14 . (canceled) 
     
     
         15 . The system according to  claim 1 , wherein the signal transmission unit is a charging station for charging a battery of the self-driving dummy device,
 wherein the dummy device comprises a battery,   wherein the control device is configured to check the charge state of the battery,   wherein the control device is configured to control the dummy device such that the dummy device is movable to the charging station for charging the battery.   
     
     
         16 . The system according to  claim 15 ,
 a plurality of signal transmission units formed as respective charging stations for charging a battery of the self-driving dummy device,   wherein the control device is configured to control the dummy device such that the dummy device is movable to an available charging station of the plurality of charging stations to charge the battery.   
     
     
         17 . The system according to  claim 1 , wherein the signal parameter is selected from the group consisting of a signal strength, a data size of the data to be transmitted, a bandwidth of a transmission time between the signal transmission unit and the dummy device, a location of the signal transmission unit, and a location of the dummy device. 
     
     
         18 . The system according to  claim 1 , wherein the self-driving dummy device comprises a movable platform on which a dummy assembly is releasably fixable. 
     
     
         19 . The system according to  claim 18 ,
 wherein the base body of the platform has a mounting area and an installation area,   wherein a mounting device for mounting the dummy assembly is formed on the mounting surface of the mounting area,   wherein functional elements are installable in the installation area,   wherein base body is so thin that a collision vehicle can drive over the base body without damage.   
     
     
         20 . The system according to  claim 19 ,
 wherein a mounting thickness of the mounting area is less than 40 mm and/or,   wherein an installation thickness of the installation area is less than 55 mm and/or,   wherein the maximum thickness of the platform between a bottom support of the roller element on the floor and the surface is less than 55 mm.   
     
     
         21 . The system according to  claim 18 , further comprising:
 an assembly station configured to attach or remove a dummy assembly to or from a movable platform,   wherein the control unit is configured to control the dummy device such that the dummy device is movable to the assembly station for attaching or removing the dummy assembly to or from the movable platform.   
     
     
         22 . The system according to  claim 1 ,
 wherein the dummy device comprises an autonomous driving system with at least one sensor unit,   wherein the autonomous driving system is configured to control the movement of the dummy device based on sensor data measurable with the sensor unit,   wherein the control device is configured to provide data indicative of movement of the dummy device via the selected signal path.   
     
     
         23 . The system according to  claim 22 ,
 wherein the sensor unit is selected from the group consisting of a radar sensor, a position sensor, a slope sensor, a speed sensor, and an acceleration sensor.   
     
     
         24 . A method of controlling a self-driving dummy device, the method comprising:
 transmitting and receiving signals with at least one signal transmission unit,   transmitting and receiving signals with a dummy signaling device of the dummy device,   wherein a plurality of signal paths is providable between the signal transmission unit and the dummy signaling device in order to transmit signals, and   selecting one of the signal paths for transmitting a signal by operation of a control device based on a signal parameter indicative of the signal quality of the signal path.